News from July 2017
New Martinsville man alleges that doctor failed to remove objects from arm
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A New Martinsville man alleges he suffered increased and prolonged pain and numbness in his wrist because of a failure to diagnose and treat and open fracture and failure to remove foreign material from a wound.
Couple claims Nationstar Mortgage falsely reported that they have defaulted on their loan
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A Wetzel County couple alleges that they have been damaged because of false and negative reporting on their credit reports.
Consumers claim Ford Explorer doesn't conform to warranty
FAYETTEVILLE – An Oak Hill couple is seeking a refund of the purchase price of a vehicle they claim does not conform with its new vehicle warranty.
Man alleges Cabell County physicians failed to diagnose stroke
HUNTINGTON – A Fayette County man alleges that a medical facility and physicians failed to diagnose his stroke.
Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center, others accused of wrongful death
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington woman has filed suit against a nursing home over allegations that its negligence contributed to her decedent's death.
Man sues Hiteland Transportation for car accident
CLARKSBURG – A man is suing Hiteland Transportation after he claims he was involved in a car accident with one of its employees.
Man sues Merrick Bank Corporation for consumer credit violations
BECKLEY – A man is suing Merrick Bank Corporation after he claims it violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Man sues Wells Fargo for breach of contract
BECKLEY – A man is suing Wells Fargo Bank after he claims it breached its contract with him by canceling his flood-insurance coverage.
Consumers claim Midland Credit, others unlawfully contacted them to collect alleged debt
CHARLESTON – Two consumers allege that they have been harassed by debt collectors who should have known that they were representing by counsel.
Man alleges he was terminated in retaliation by FedEx
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County man alleges he was terminated from his job as a driver because he supported unionizing.
Woman files medical malpractice suit against Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, doctor after son's death
BECKLEY – A mother alleges a hospital and physician's negligence led to the death of her son.
Jenkins’ work on committee cuts EPA budget
CHARLESTON – The House Appropriations Committee has cut the Environmental Protection Agency’s budget by more than one-half billion dollars.
Westfield Insurance Co. alleged to have failed to pay man's underinsured motorist claim
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man alleges his insurer has refused to pay his claims in relation to a collision with an underinsured motorist.
Consumer claims JP Morgan Chase Bank made misrepresentations regarding debt
MOUNDSVILLE – A Marshall County man has filed suit against a financial institution after his home was sold at a foreclosure sale.
HG Energy, Ascent Resources-Marcellus accused of improperly calculating royalties
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A nonprofit organization alleges it was provided confusing and misleading royalty statements.
Former Williams Energy Resources employee alleges age discrimination
MOUNDSVILLE – A former West Virginia resident currently residing in North Carolina alleges that he was terminated because of his age by Williams Energy Resources.
Former Bob Evans employees allege they are owed unpaid wages for off-the-clock work
CHARLESTON – Five former wait staff members of Bob Evans restaurants allege that they were required to work off the clock assisting in the kitchen or utensil preparation.
Patient seeks damages from Charleston Area Medical Center after surgery
CHARLESTON – A patient alleges he has suffered permanent and catastrophic injuries after a surgery at a Teays Valley medical facility.
Blaming Republicans for 80 years of Democratic folly
Republicans in the majority in our state legislature are solely responsible for all of West Virginia's economic problems. So says Democratic Gov. Jim Justice.
Man sues Doddridge County Commission for wrongful termination
CLARKSBURG – A man is suing the Doddridge County Commission after he claims it wrongfully terminated his employment and interfered with other offers of prospective employment.